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Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · May 17, 1910

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 37, No. 19.

Watch and Be Ready

By D. L. Moody

THERE is one thing we are told to be ready for and watch for; and that is for the return of our Lord. Over and over again He tells His disciples to be on guard, to be watchful. “Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning. . . . And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.” Mark 13:33. And do you know He seldom speaks of His return without adding this word, “Watch”? Many have ceased to expect Him, much less to desire His return; yet we are told three times in these few verses to “watch.” It is always safe to do what God tells us. If He should say, “Run,” run; if He tells you to “stand still,” stand still; and if He says, “Watch,” then watch. That is the true attitude of every Christian.

— D. L. Moody.